They are the sweetest and kindest people ever. They have really good deals on really good popcorn. I love the mix of cheddar and caramel. The spicy is good too. Highly recommend you stop in and get some. You will not be dis-appointed. read more

Chris is an awesome guy and he makes the best popcorn around! In addition to his delicious products, he visited my school to read his inspirational book to our kinders. He even brought popcorn for all 45 kids and the teachers! I stopped in today to buy the Elgin Mix, Berrypop, and Cheddar Bacon. All are insanely good and super fresh! Check out Mama Lee's and you are guaranteed to have a poptastic day! read more

Their "Chicago Mix" beats Garrett's! And the Elgin mix is amazing!! I bought it at the Elgin farmer's market and the young man working at the booth is so nice and so helpful. He never fails to say "Have a pop- rific day! ....or is pop- licious lol! I don't know it's just really good and the people are great read more

We got a Chicago Mix today and it's delicious. Staff is very friendly. Gourmet popcorn always feels pricey, this is right in line with others. read more

Love a local business, love the owner's spunk and positive energy for Elgin, love the outfits. The Elgin mix was caramel and white cheddar garlic. The caramel has a gingerbread taste to me. The white cheddar garlic was great. I wish I would have gotten it by itself. The smallest bag came to $5.40 with tax. read more

I came in on a Thursday afternoon. As soon as you walk in, I was greeted with a friendly face. She was so welcoming. She was also very patient with me while I ask about the flavors. The popcorn is already packaged into different sizes so don't be afraid to get the small size if you just want to taste before you indulge in a big bag. I got the Elgin mix which is white cheddar with a hint of garlic and caramel. It's a bit salty and it's probably because of the white cheddar powder. The caramel really balances it out if you mix the two together. I love garlic so I was really excited to try it on popcorn but you don't really realize its there. I also got the cherry vanilla. If you taste the popcorn individually--cherry flavor and vanilla flavor--they are amazing. Mixing the two together brings out a delicious treat! It's sweet but not too sweet where it's unbearable. The aftertaste is amazing and it stays with you for a bit. Must try!! I definitely will come back and check out the other flavors. I read on their website that they have a turnaround time of 48 hours. They also switch flavors weekly. I recommend this place. Can't wait to try the other flavors! read more

Love, love, love the Kettle corn! Delicious & fresh! I'll be back to try others. Great customer service too!

The best popcorn around. I get it from Spring Hill Mall found out today Advocate Sherman also sells it in the coffee shop. I bought Cheese and Carmel I mixed them together, oh man is it good. read more

I learned about this location through their Facebook advertising and decided to give it a try (though I see many of my friends on Yelp have already visited) on Small Business Saturday. The owner is incredibly friendly and was able to answer many of my questions. I settled on three flavors in small bags for this trip as it was my first and I wanted to try lots of flavors. We got the Chicago Mix, Elgin Mix, and Cheddar Bacon. All 3 of them are delicious- this place definitely has the best caramel popcorn that I've ever tried. Of the 3 we tried, I think the Chicago Mix was my favorite. I look forward to trying some of their other flavors (they even had a Thanksgiving one), and hope to get some Christmas gifts here as well. I will most definitely be returning to this cute little shop. read more

I want to thank Mama Lee's for going above and beyond! We've been going to both locations since they've opened and we love it! All the employees are welcoming and friendly, the lemonade at the west Dundee location is to die for! But what really makes them stand out is their commitment to their customers. Tonight we had an issue with something we purchased and I wrote them an email explaining what happened and asked if the next day we were able to come in and exchange the bag. I assumed I would hear back the next day but within 10 minutes I received an email apologizing and asking for my address to bring a brand new bag! AMAZING! They didn't have to but they did! We had a new bag of popcorn within 30 minutes! We've never had this type of customer service anywhere we've gone before! And he also gave us a small bag of popcorn of a flavor we've never had, which is now a new favorite! I recommend this shop not only for the good product that they serve but the customer service that not only the owner shows but all his employees! I've never felt so appreciated from a business! Thank you Mama Lee's Popcorn! read more

Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn - Chili Lime and Cheddar Pretzel - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I have been a fan of Mama Lee's since they first opened in July. The owner Chris has changed the game when it comes to POPCORN! First time I walked in I knew I would love the Traditional Mix (cheese and caramel corn mix), especially being from Chicago (currently an Elgin resident). Little did I know I would fall in love with the Elgin mix (white cheddar garlic and caramel corn). Gourmet flavors rotate daily. Your classic options Butter pop, Kettle corn, Traditional mix and Elgin mix are always available. The flavor range varies from sweet to savory and many in between. Two flavors that were game changers are Cheddar Bacon and the Thanksgiving Mix. I highly recommend checking out Mama Lee's! read more

By far the best around. Love the daily specials. The Elgin mix is the best...but all he flavors are fantastic. The best caramel I've ever had. The best tip I can provide is that when you pop in don't leave with only a small bag! It is not enough. Trust me on this one! read more

You feel the passion about this business when you walk in the door! Chris (and everyone else) is awesome! Honestly, I have some favorites, but I am not afraid to try something new. Favorites: Elgin mix Chicago mix CHILI LIME!!!! Anything spicy/hot Birthday cake Some of the favors are out there, but the creativity is exciting! You don't go in and just order, pay and leave. Plan to hang out and chat with the family. This place is like the popcorn version of Willie Wonka's chocolate factory! read more

I'm impressed with this new little popcorn shop doing big things. They have their own unique flavor and are doing it right in Elgin! This is going to become a destination spot. You NEED Mama Lee's! You CRAVE Mama Lee's! They also do shipping and online ordering. The owners are awesome! Needs outdoor/inside seating. read more

This place rocks- popcorn flavors are fabulous & not over powering. The flavors compliment the popcorn while still letting the natural flavor of the popcorn still shine thru. read more

Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn - Delicious Elgin Mix!!! - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Great people, great popcorn. Our favorite is the kettle corn! We love having Mama Lee's in downtown Elgin!

My fiancé found this gem on a whim after leaving the barbershop. The customer service was AMAZING! We tried the cheese + caramel and they were were fantastic. We definitely recommend this business! Plus it's Black Owned. You can't beat that! read more

Very expensive for popcorn that looks and tastes super artificial and doesn't have a ingredients list. Popcorn is very inexpensive to make, so why does this place look so poorly put together?they really should make it in front of you,but they go in the back and make it leaving the front unsupervised, just awkward!!? No alerts about allergens read more

So walking around downtown Elgin which is apparently exceedingly hip now (I know it's hip because there is a vinyl record store - Rediscover Vinyl) and I smell fresh popcorn. Up until that, I wasn't particularly hungry, but popcorn is so small it fits in around all other food I'd already eaten. I stopped in expecting to get a caramel - cheese combo (Chicago mix), but the person behind the counter recommended the Elgin Mix - garlic cheese, mixed with caramel corn. I was skeptical but went with the recommendation. The garlic cheese popcorn was excellent. The cheese is not quite as oily/messy as say Garrett's cheese corn. The cheese here is a bit more powdery, with a hint of garlic flavor. The caramel corn is very good, with a nice crunch and golden brown color. The two together are magical. They also have flavors of the week? or month? not sure how often they rotate. I need to try Bacon Cheddar next. Highly Recommended. Just because you are in the 'burbs doesn't mean you get cut rate popcorn. Prices are on par with Nuts on Clark, and Garrett's. read more

We'd heard great things about the downtown Elgin location, and now that there is a satellite store in West Dundee's Spring Hill Mall we stopped in to check it out; it's on the corner between Sears and The Chubby Bullfrog. WOW. Manager Vishnu was very personable and we both feel their Chicago Mix is vastly superior to the greasy stuff you buy in downtown Chicago. Oh yes. We'll be back. read more

Such a great place to walk into. Everyone was nice and friendly! My kids were even surprised. I would recommend everyone go check it out. I come in for one bag of popcorn and walked out with four! We will definitely be back for more. read more

POPTASTIC spot,and owner .family love,always friendly and a poptacular product. Pop in !!! Your favorite hot dog guy says ,atta boy CHRIS!!! read more

Absolutely love this place! I go to the one in Spring Hill Mall and I am never disappointed! All the flavors are great and the staff is always friendly and kind. Have a poptastic day and GO GET SOME POPCORN! read more

A wonderful small business in downtown Elgin with great staff. Now let's be real, this isn't quite Garrett's. Their coatings are not as heavy as Garrett and therefore the flavor is less rich. Maybe some people prefer that, but not this guy. It's still a great shop, but a replacement for Garrett's it is not. read more

Yum! Tried the buffalo ranch mix and it was delicious! My kids scarfed down the Chicago mix. Super friendly service as well.

The popcorn is great ! Always fresh, the Elgin mix is my favorite. The staff is also really friendly and helpful . If you're in Elgin I recommend you visit this place for sure ! read more

Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

So, I realize this may be heresy coming from a Chicago (suburb) resident, who has eaten Garrett Popcorn on most special occasions, but the Elgin Mix is by far some of the best popcorn I've ever had. It may be.... just maybe, better than the Chicago Mix from Garret. I know, I know what you're thinking. No way right? Try it yourself, trust me. This upstart, unassuming popcorn shop, is a secret waiting to "pop". read more

Yes Woo hoo!!! I loved their popcorn. The Elgin mix is awesome!! Great customer service because they give out samples to try before you buy!! Will definitely buy again... YUMMY!! read more

Chris, the owner and an Elgin High School graduate, will take a picture with you! When he started it out, the popcorn was o.k., but now, it has vastly become yummy! So yummy, I bought 14 bags of popcorn for gifts and three bags slipped into my mouth! I love the cheese popcorn! Chris is a good business man and could make Elgin popcorn central! read more

Great stop while at the mall - awesome popcorn and interesting flavor selection! "Have a poptastic day"... corny but fun. read more

Outstanding popcorn! You will not be disappointed in any of their flavor a but you have to try the Elgin and Chicago mixes.

Wasn't sure what was so special about popcorn, until I came to this place! I came by with four kids and my husband...big mistake as I also walked out with four bags of popcorn when I was planning on one. Haha! We loved the Elgin Mix and Kettle Corn. It was so light, fresh and flavorful! The caramel popcorn wasn't hard because it's coated in caramel, but a rather nice balance of caramel gave me great flavor without having to pick it off my molars. We were able to taste the Dill flavor. Unfortunately, we went late in the day so the other flavored popcorn of the day ran out, but we still walked out with enough popcorn that lasted two days. We will be back! read more

Best popcorn I've ever had! Bacon cheddar was to die for. The owner is an awesome guy too. Don't need to write a lengthy review because the popcorn speaks for itself. Move over Garret's, there's a new chief in the popcorn world. read more

Mama Lee's is a gem! They have great popcorn and the people in the store are very kind and pleasant. I've been there three times since they opened and have not been disappointed at all. The quality is always there and the flavor unmatched. I've had the caramel corn, the cheddar, and my absolute favorite.....kettle corn. Every flavor that I've tried is really good, but they truly have about the best kettle corn I've ever had. It is crunchy, sweet and salty...just perfect. I hope their business continues to thrive. It is a great hidden gem in Elgin that everyone who likes popcorn should try! read more

I have been a fan of Garrett's popcorn my entire life. Last week, I ate both Garrett's and Mama Lee's. The Garrett's is still great but now seems greasy. I enjoy Mama Lee's so much more! Great place! Great location! Great popcorn! read more

Mama Lee's Gourmet Popcorn in Elgin is absolutely amazing the popcorn is awesome many different flavors my favorite is the kettlecorn and i tried a bacon cheddar that was fantastic a flavor of the day always a unique flavor. Garretts popcorn Who's that ? no need for the ride out there when you have the best popcorn right here in Elgin the people that run it are sweet, kind and make you feel like a number one customer trust me try it you will have a poptastic day if you do! read more

I was soooo upset when I found out I couldn't get my favorite mix anymore because my old popcorn lady retired, BUT, she emailed me with great news, and said she'd happily let the people know at Mama Lee's know about my favorite mix (The Voodoo Mix), and to just give them a call. Of course, I was a little nervous calling a new place who probably never even heard of such a thing, but when I said who I was and who referred me, they greeted me back as if I was an old friend. The customer service is out of this world, they had 2 large bags (and their large, is REALLY LARGE) ready for me 3 days later and that was because I could not make it in sooner. I had went and picked it up at the Springhill Mall location and met the owner and his brother...once again, nicest people ever!! I cannot day enough about this place. And I certainly can't wait to do more business with them and try more flavors!!! read more

Amazing popcorn.. the owner is one of the nicest people you will meet. Highly recommended!

I was in town visiting for Illinois when one of my best friends since middle school told me about Mama Lee's popcorn. She took me to one of their locations at Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee Illinois where one of the family members connected to the business was working. I confess that I got quite a bit of popcorn (caramel flavor, the Chicago Cubs theme, chili lime, bacon cheddar etc.). There was a mom and her children also waiting for the popcorn. When I was waiting for the popcorn, the mom explained that she has enjoyed the popcorn before (I'm guessing a frequent customer of Mama Lee's Popcorn). The other pro; the family member serving my popcorn was super cheerful, gave me ample helpings of the popcorn, and facilitated the free offer of lemonade that comes with the popcorn orders. I still have some leftover popcorn from that day which still tastes great even with it being on the fifth day. read more

Great popcorn. Fabulous and friendly owner. I highly recommend you swing by if you're in the area.